Ruth Tripp

Ruth Erskine Tripp (December 26, 1897 – May 1971) was an American composer, music critic, educator, and pianist. She administered the Works Progress Administration's Federal Music Project (WPA FMP) in the state of Rhode Island from 1940 to 1943.

Tripp was born in Dighton, Massachusetts, to Everett E. and Martha Erskine Tripp. She had three sisters: Martha, Elsie, and Gertrude. In 1903 the family moved to Central Falls, Rhode Island. Her teachers included May Atwood Anderson, Avis Bliven Charbonnel, and Ferdinand Motte-Lacroix.

Tripp taught music at the Gordon School, a private school in Providence, for the Providence Journal-Bulletin for 27 years, and also worked as a church choir director and organist. She served as president of Rhode Island's Federation of Music Clubs, and received awards from the American Symphony Orchestra League (today the League of American Orchestras) and the Music Critics Association. Tripp also participated in Rhode Island's Chaminade Club. include:

Chamber

Bergerette (flute and strings)

Operetta

Rabbit's Foot (lyrics by Grace Sherwood) Songs of the Sea (with Grace Sherwood) "Solitary Place shall be Glad" (text Isaiah 35:1-2-10)